Ancient artifacts handed to Parawat Mahavihar Conservation Society

Kathmandu, July 26: The National Museum on Saturday handed over three ancient artefacts (artworks) returned from the USA for restoration to the Parawat Mahavihar Conservation Society at Itumbahal in Kathmandu.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh and Museum Chief Aruna Nakarmi jointly handed over those ancient artworks to the Conservation Society. The returned artworks (Thangka) include a 300-year-old Chintamani Lokeshwor, a 575-year-old Gagansingh Bharoya and his wife’s Thangka (Paubha), and a 321-year-old Bhairav with Keshchandra.

These artworks were stolen in 2037 BS. The artworks were brought back to Nepal from the USA after 45 years, in 19 Falgun and were placed in the National Museum. While handing over the artworks, the Deputy Prime Minister thanked everyone who worked to bring back Nepal’s ancient artworks and urged for their preservation.